Thermal/Mechanical Engineer, NPI Technical Readiness

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$173K-$245K From the posting source

401(k) match

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

87% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Thermal/Mechanical Engineer, NPI Technical Readiness Austin, TX; Reston, VA; Menlo Park, CA Meta is seeking a Staff Thermal Engineer to lead thermal architecture and new product introduction (NPI) efforts for large-scale data center infrastructure. In this role, you will define thermal strategies for next-generation server platforms, custom silicon, and high-density rack systems that power Meta's global infrastructure. You will drive thermal design from concept through mass production, partnering with silicon, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure thermal performance, reliability, and manufacturability at scale. Responsibilities: - Conduct architecture reviews with hardware engineering teams to analyze and develop the most efficient interface and deployment strategy for mass production within the data center environment - Direct product reviews and deliver the technical readiness assessment for deployment alignment, with a specific focus on thermal, mechanical, spatial, and hardware compatibility - Perform airflow and liquid flow demand vs. capacity analysis, identifying the design margin and provide guidance on system control for efficient and reliable operation - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the requirements and deliver the necessary NUDD equipment to support the deployment - Partner with cross-functional teams and development partners to deliver harmonized new hardware platform roadmaps and secure an agreement on implementation milestones - Liaise with cross-functional partners in Meta's Data Center Operations team to ascertain infrastructure deployment and operational requirements - Work with ODM/OEM vendors as necessary to define product specifications, development plans, and the integration strategy within the data center - Capture lessons learned from production issues and create

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